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S6-EH3P40K-H vs MID 40K-HU 14 of 24 identical Swap Change inverters

Ginlong Solis S6-EH3P40K-H vs Growatt MID 40K-HU

Ginlong Solis S6-EH3P40K-H
Ginlong Solis
S6-EH3P40K-H
40 kW 97.4 % euro Hybrid
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Growatt MID 40K-HU
Growatt
MID 40K-HU
40 kW 97.2 % euro Hybrid
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The verdict

MID 40K-HU leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max efficiency: 0.8 pp more efficient. 14 of 24 comparable parameters are identical, with 8 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 10 differences
How alike are they
14 of 24 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

10 of 24 parameters
Parameter S6-EH3P40K-H MID 40K-HU Difference
Max efficiency 97.8 % 98.6 % 0.8 pp more efficient
Max charge current 140 A 42 A 98 A faster charging
Weight 73.0 kg 48.0 kg 25.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 1.2 kg/kW 0.6 kg/kW lighter
European efficiency 97.4 % 97.2 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Max AC current 60.8 A 66.7 A 5.9 A apart
MPPT voltage range 150-850 V 200-1000 V 150-850 V vs 200-1000 V
Start voltage 180 V 160 V 20 V earlier start
Battery voltage 150-800 V 600-980 V 150-800 V vs 600-980 V
Dimensions 880x530x290 mm 570x680x256 mm 880x530x290 mm vs 570x680x256 mm
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Full specification

Parameter S6-EH3P40K-H MID 40K-HU Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 40.00 kW 40.00 kW Same
Max AC power 40.00 kW 40.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 60.8 A 66.7 A 5.9 A apart
PV input
Max PV power 80.00 kW 80.00 kW Same
DC/AC ratio 2.00 2.00 Same
Max DC voltage 1000 V 1000 V Same
MPPT voltage range 150-850 V 200-1000 V 150-850 V vs 200-1000 V
Start voltage 180 V 160 V -20 V for MID 40K-HU
MPP trackers - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 40.0 A Same
Efficiency
European efficiency 97.4 % 97.2 % +0.2 pp for S6-EH3P40K-H
Max efficiency 97.8 % 98.6 % +0.8 pp for MID 40K-HU
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input Yes Yes Same
Battery voltage 150-800 V 600-980 V 150-800 V vs 600-980 V
Max charge current 140 A 42 A +98 A for S6-EH3P40K-H
Backup power - 30.0 kW Not published by Ginlong Solis
Physical
Weight 73.0 kg 48.0 kg -25.0 kg for MID 40K-HU
Weight per kW 1.8 kg/kW 1.2 kg/kW -0.6 kg/kW for MID 40K-HU
Dimensions 880x530x290 mm 570x680x256 mm 880x530x290 mm vs 570x680x256 mm
Ingress protection IP66 IP66 Same
Cooling forced-air forced-air Same
Noise - 55 dB Not published by Ginlong Solis
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi - Yes Not published by Ginlong Solis
Ethernet Yes - Not published by Growatt
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by Ginlong Solis
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - 5 yrs Not published by Ginlong Solis
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Written summary

Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.